Insulation

Tankless Water Heater

Tankless or “ instant hot” water heaters heat water when you need it, rather than keeping 50 gallons plus of water constantly hot. These water heaters are also built to last 20 or more years. Bosch a water heater producer provides the taxpayer with tax credit.

Flooring

Bamboo flooring is rapidly gaining in popularity as a home design element that can be enjoyed with minimal environmental impact. The plant’s incredible versatility has allowed it to become a raw material for flooring. Bamboo is a grass, but when mature it possesses a hardness that’s greater than many woods, including popular flooring choices like red oak, white oak and northern hard maple. Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, growing quickly and when ready, harvested and processed into flooring. While bamboo is uniquely beautiful, it’s also a fast growing plant that’s actually tougher than many woods when allowed to mature. And while it may take more than 70 years to replace a tree, bamboo stalks can re-grow spontaneously and mature in four to six years.

Go Vegan

Go vegan or reduce the amount of meat in your diet. Senior U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization official Henning Steinfeld reported that the meat industry is "one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems." (Green Your Diet)

Reusable Bags

Bring your own bag instead of choosing paper or plastic. Why contribute to the 228,000 plastic bags that are distributed by the city of L.A. every hour. Bringing your reusable bag with you to any store you can reduce the amount of plastic ending up in landfills and oceans.

HVAC Filter

Change your HVAC filter regularly. By changing your filter regularly it can have good airflow and help maintain your system, but most importantly save money on your energy bill. The Home Depot is a great place to purchase your HVAC filter.

CFL bulbs and LED lighting

Don’t forget your CFL bulbs! If you can have a regular bulb you are currently using 90% of energy just to heat up the bulb. With the CFL it used 75% less energy to heat up the bulb due to the gasses that flow through the tube. This energy efficient bulb can be found at your local grocery store and department store. LED technology is improving drastically and provides a "nicer" light and finish than fluorescent fixtures.